Retail chains like TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls, are equipping some store employees with body cameras to deter shoplifting and improve safety. This is part of a growing trend in the retail industry, as stores respond to an increase in organized retail theft and violence against workers. However, some criminologists and worker advocates argue that body cameras are unlikely to be an effective deterrent and that retailers should focus on improving training, staffing, and other safety measures instead. There are also concerns that the body camera footage could be misused, such as to monitor and discourage union organizing. Overall, the implementation of body cameras in retail is a complex issue with pros and cons that retailers will need to carefully consider.

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  • nondescripthandle@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    7 months ago

    Great point, I can’t believe I didn’t think of that. Gonna throw a BS name on the end of the union talk to to make them spend time trying to find someone who doesn’t exist. “Steward Hingus Dingus says their confident they have a super majority of votes”